Keybrid Carabiner Key

Need to hook your house key to something other than a keyring? Grab yourself a Keybrid Carabiner Key ($TBA). This unique item is completely functional, letting you clip it onto shoelaces, belt loops, and a whole host of other loop-like stuff, in addition to keychains and keyrings. Arrives blank, so plan on making a trip to the hardware store before use.

LawnBott SpyderEvo

Lawn-mowing season is upon us, and if you'd rather not spend your free time this summer keeping your yard in check, let the LawnBott SpyderEvo ($1,725) do it for you. This semi-automatic mower uses perimeter wire and internal sensors to handle pretty much any yard up to 10,000 sq. ft., automatically recharges itself using the optional docking station, offers four-wheel drive to manage slopes up to 27 degrees, is virtually silent, and runs up to 3.5 hours a time on a single charge of its Li-ion battery.

Chester Lit Outdoor Furniture

Having trouble deciding where to put your outdoor lighting? How about inside your outdoor furniture? Chester Lit Outdoor Furniture ($800-$1,250) lets you do exactly that, by providing an opening on the bottom for the insertion of included light fixtures, adding a soft glow to the classic tufted, rounded Chesterfield design.

ModKnobs

Tired of your pedestrian doorknobs? Make each entry an event with ModKnobs ($95-$125). These modern, round knobs come in a variety of finishes — including the vulcanized rubber Puck, PaperStone Matte, Oak, and Walnut — and in traditional or off-center Pivot styles. While they may not work all that well in more traditional settings, they'll do wonders for any contemporary/modern interior, giving your home one more little "finishing touch".

Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.

Fire Pillar

Add a touch of natural flair to your environment without messing up your carefully curated modern life with the Fire Pillar ($280). Made from carbon steel and tempered glass and available in chrome, black, or white finishes, this 40-inch tall cylinder is topped by a fuel-powered flame that's easy to light and lasts for up to 2.5 hours, giving you a nice glowing ambiance indoors or out.

Firetext Smoke Alarm

Everyone knows that smoke alarms are a must-have for any house, but they won't do you much good if you're not there. Enter the Firetext Smoke Alarm (£90; roughly $145). Operating over GSM, this ingenious gadget can send a user-defined text message to up to four numbers upon activation, runs on batteries — just like a normal alarm — and sports an 85db siren to make sure you're awoken should you happen to actually be at home. [via]

Wwoo

Who wants to spend their summer building a fence in the backyard when you could be spending it admiring a freshly-installed alternative? The Wwoo ($500-$1,750) is an outdoor living area/fence system made completely from concrete that can integrate features like a sink, grill, fireplace, or shower right into a 2- or 1.4-meter high fence. It's customizable, expandable, and more or less modular, letting you design the perfect mix of pieces to complement your space. Oh, and did we mention that it's gorgeous? Yeah, that too. Currently available via email ordering in the U.S., with more widespread distribution coming later this year.

Funston Fire Pit Ice Chest

When it comes to urban gardens and back yards, limited as they are, the more function you can pack into a space, the better. With this in mind, the Funston Fire Pit Ice Chest ($900) provides you with two essentials in one sleek, stainless steel package. During the day, one side functions as an ice bin that can hold up to 24 bottles or cans of your favorite libation — complete with built-in bottle opener — while at night the other side offers a fire pit, ready to cast a warm, natural glow on those party goers that've stuck around.

Weber Fireplace

Widely known for its rugged, inexpensive charcoal grills, Weber is taking its knowledge of the flame and applying it to typical outdoor living with the Weber Fireplace ($140). Sporting a modular design, the Fireplace's lid and bowl are made from steel with a porcelain-enamel finish that's baked on at 1,500ºF for superior rust proofing, and features a no-rust aluminum heat shield, dual wood handles, four steel support legs, a 29.5-inch diameter base, and a simple black design that puts the spotlight on the fire and the place, but not the fireplace.

Lockitron

You can pay for your coffee, turn off your lights, control your TV, and start your car with your smartphone — so why can't you unlock your doors? That's exactly what Lockitron ($295 and up) does. Compatible with several styles of door locks, this ingenious system is comprised of a replace lock and handle and a "base station" that connects to your router via Ethernet, receiving your lock/unlock commands over the Internet. It can even allow you to text a code to a friend, letting them unlock the door — just in case you're worried about Rover crapping on the floor during your extended absence. [Thanks, John]

Bolefloor Hardwood Flooring

Ever wondered why hardwood floors are always comprised of square, rectangular strips? So did the makers of Bolefloor Hardwood Flooring ($TBA). Using highly advanced technology, this unique solid oak flooring is cut along the grain of the wood, giving it a more natural look, while visual identification technology looks at imperfections like knots and sapwood to make sure the end result is as durable as it is aesthetically pleasing. In addition, cutting the boards in this way allows for better utilization of the wood, helping to preserve our natural resources. [via]

Fontana Gusto Wood-Fired Outdoor Oven

There's no wrong time to beef up your outdoor cooking arsenal, and there are few more impressive ways to do so than with the Fontana Gusto Wood-Fired Outdoor Oven ($5,000). Sporting a convection fan for even baking, a preheat time of just five minutes, a trio of wire racks to hold plenty of food, a built-in timer, and a windowed fire chamber, the Fontana Gusto also sports a composite stone bottom for baking pizzas and breads with flavor and crispiness normally reserved for high-end pizzerias.